JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — GoodBean Coffee Company is investing in renewable energy through Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program because “it’s the right thing to do,” according to company co-founder Michael Kell. For 16 years, GoodBean has served specialty roasted coffee up and down the Pacific Northwest and expanded its business nationally.
 
Located at 165 S. Oregon St. in Jacksonville, GoodBean Coffee is buying 10 blocks a month of Blue Sky Block wind power. Blue Sky enables customers to help bring more renewable energy into the region. Energy generated from wind, biomass, solar and geothermal helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
 
Over the course of a year, GoodBean Coffee’s Blue Sky purchase reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 12 tons, which has the same environmental benefit of planting 2,350 trees or not driving 25,700 miles.
 
“GoodBean Coffee’s Blue Sky purchase demonstrates the company’s commitment to renewable energy,” said Paige Prewett, outreach coordinator for Renewable Northwest Project. “As a well-known, locally owned business in southern Oregon, GoodBean is a great model for other area businesses to help the region’s environment and economy by making a choice for clean energy.”

Buying just one, 100 kilowatt-hour increment of Blue Sky Block costs only $1.95 per month. Oregon customers also can choose Blue Sky Usage, in which customers receive their equivalent energy usage from renewable resources, or Blue Sky Habitat, in which customers buy renewable energy, plus make a donation to The Nature Conservancy of Oregon to preserve native fish habitat. Large customers can buy renewable power in bulk at a discount through Blue Sky Quantity Savings.
 
Enrollment in Blue Sky is optional and customers can change their participation or withdraw at any time. For more information or to sign up for Blue Sky, go to  www.pacificpower.net/bluesky or call 1-800-769-3717.

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